Finance Business Analyst

Vivo Energy distributes and markets Shell and Engen branded fuels and lubricants to retail and commercial customers in Africa. We operate in 23 countries across North, West, East and Southern Africa where we have a network of over 2500 service stations. We also export lubricants to a number of other African countries.

We are looking for an individual to fill the role of Finance Business Analyst reporting to the Chief Financial Officer. This role will work closely with various senior stakeholders to drive our organizations’ strategic initiatives and ensure operational success. This is a highly visible and impactful role and requires a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual.

Principal Accountabilities :

1. Serve as a trusted advisor to the CFO, with a strong focus on driving forward the Companies key strategic projects.
2. Act as a liaison between the CFO and other departments within the company, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
3. Coordinate and manage executive-level meetings and events, including preparation of agendas, meeting materials, and follow-up action items.
4. Provide initial investment review and screening of prospective investment opportunities.
5. Building and maintaining detailed financial and valuation models.
6. Creating presentations for investment proposals and other purposes.
7. Delivering first class analysis, insight and research on potential investment opportunities.
8. Coordinating and conducting due diligence on prospective investment opportunities.
9. Assemble and summarize data to structure sophisticated reports on financial status and risks.
10. Compile reports and make informed recommendations on prospective investment opportunities.
11. Gain and update job knowledge to remain informed.
12. Consult with management to guide and influence long term and strategic decision making within the broadest scope.
13. Manage relationships with key stakeholders, including investors, partners, and vendors.
14. Develop and maintain key performance metrics and dashboards to track the company's progress.
15. Take a lead role in the Companies emerging buy and build strategy, including leading target evaluation and integration planning and execution.
16. Sound financial understanding of accounting knowledge and business planning / performance management incl. experience with major business performance drivers (e.g. sales, operating costs, EBITDA, Cash Flows, capex, ROACE etc.).
17. Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Word and PPT.
18. Experience developing presentations summarizing results, options and recommendations.
19. Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
20. A developed commercial awareness, including knowledge of corporate strategy frameworks / tools (incl. market sizing, business planning / modelling, etc.) and standard M&A processes (including DCF modeling / valuation, negotiations, data room management, etc.).
21. Project management skills incl. meeting coordination, actions & deliverables tracking, document management etc.
22. Broad scanning and research skills and interest in the natural resources / energy sector globally and in emerging market contexts, including key trends (e.g. energy transition), new business models, competitive analyses etc.
23. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English; working knowledge of French is a plus.
24. Demonstrated ability to influence key stakeholders and to work collaboratively with individuals in a matrix / project team environment.
25. Highly motivated and able to flourish in a fast-paced, high-commitment environment - we are looking for a self-starter with an entrepreneurial spirit, able to work with minimal supervision with a high level of personal integrity.

Results oriented, disciplined, able to synthesize detailed information.

Requirements

1. Minimum Bachelor level qualification, ideally in Finance / STEM (technical) or similar professional qualification. MBA qualification is an advantage, but not essential.
2. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an investment banking, strategy consulting, or other professional services environment (ideally investment banking international bulge-bracket / leading local SA financial institution and / or MBB / Finance Big 4 consulting experience).
3. Oil and gas / energy experience and downstream / Africa experience a plus.
4. Understanding of global energy markets preferred.
5. Experience in industry due-diligence and financial modelling.
6. Participation in investment banking training program / graduate program is an advantage.